A heartwarming classic, Potato Bacon Soup blends creamy potatoes with smoky bacon in a comforting, hearty bowl. Perfect for chilly nights, family dinners, or meal prepping for a week of nourishing lunches. Rich in potassium and protein, this soup is filling, flavorful, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 6

Potato Bacon Soup

Creamy, savory soup with tender potatoes, flavorful bacon, and a blend of herbs for the perfect comfort meal.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 3 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped chives optional
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

• Large pot

Method

 

1. In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tbsp drippings.
2. Add butter and onions to pot. Sauté 3-4 minutes. Add garlic. Cook 1 min.
3. Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Simmer 20-25 min until potatoes are tender.
4. Use immersion blender (or transfer carefully to blender) to blend soup until smooth or desired consistency.
5. Stir in milk, cream, and cheese. Simmer 5 min. Season with salt/pepper.
6. Stir in half the cooked bacon. Ladle soup into bowls, top with remaining bacon and chives.

Notes

Substitutions & Variations—Use turkey or chicken bacon; swap milk for plant-based alternative; add diced carrots or celery.

Storage & Scaling—Refrigerate up to 4 days, freezes well. Double batch for meal prepping.

Cooking Tips—For chunkier soup, blend only half the potatoes. Stir in cheese off-heat to avoid graininess.

Nutrition—Good source of potassium, protein, calcium; hearty, filling, and comforting.